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The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
PINKERrON'S SUCCESS.
Most Of the Money Stolen by Scum
mlnEs" Recovered.

Most Of the Money Stolen by Scum
minGs" Recovered.
LEAvENwoRrH, Kansas, December
aa.-It was learned at late hour last night
that Detective Pinkerton came to this city
in response to summons from Mrs. Wit
rock, Jim Cummings" mother. who in
formed him Pinkerton) that she had some
important information for him. When
Pinkerton arrived at Mrs. Witrock's house
he was handed an express package con-
tanning 81, 600 in currency, which Witrock
had sent to his family after the robbery,
sending word by the messengers who
brought the money that he had won il by
gambling and specializing. He directed
his family to keep the money secreted for
him as he had shot man in Chicago and
he told them 1t would be attached for dam
ages, and that he was obliged to leave Chi
cago on account of this shooting.
The money had not been disturbed and it
was in the original wrappers. 1t Is sup
posed that Witrock during one of his visits
to this city. hid large sums of money that
was stolen, and that he will now turn over
TO the detectives. There has already been
recovered of the stolen money about si5,-
600.
Shortly after midnight the detectives who
brought Fred Witrock. alias "Jim Cum
mings," to this city, left Witrock's house
with their prisoner and repaired to hotel
and took room and retired.
While the two officers were absent with
young Witrock from the house Mrs. Wit
rock was induced by reporter to tell what
she knew of the case, as her sons connec-
ton with it could not be concealed.
Between her broken sobs she admitted
that Fred had participated in the robbery,
but he would be released, as he had con-
fessed all to the detectives. She said that
shortly after the robbery Oscar Cook came
to Leavenworth and visited her one eve
ming, and after talking to her for some
time, he said Fred was in trouble; that he
had made large sum Of money OH wheat
deal In Chicago, and had some difficulty
with broker over the matter. which ended
by his shooting the latter That he had to
flee from the country and he wanted his
mother to'take care of the money until she
heard from him further. This she agreed
to do and the money was left in her posses
sion.
Some time after this another young man
who lives in this city, but whose identity
she refuses to divulge, called and left an
other package of money, and that on two
other occasions two other young men called
at different times and left money. which
they said had come from Fred. When asked
II she knew the amounts by the sum total,
she said she did not; that they were large
packages, but she had never counted it, be-
lieving implicitly In Fred's story, and
thinking she was doing him favor by car
ing for the property and not dreaming but
that he came by 1t honestly, and had no oc-
casion to use any of 1t, having money of his
own.
When asked how the detectives happened
to be here searching her house she said:
"When heard of Fred's arrest immedi-
ately wrote to the express company, telling
them Of the money and requesting them to
come to Leavenworth, and that is undoubt-
edly why they are here"
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
Bequssts to Harvard.

BosToN, Massachusetts, Dec. 2s.-
Harvard College receives some 100000
from the will Of John q. A. Williams, which
was filed in the Suffolk County Probate
Court to-day. The estate is left in trust,
and after the bequest Of several legacies,
when the residue shall have reached ZOO,
900, It is to be given to the President and
fellows of Harvard College. The sum of
saoo,oo Is to be set apart and known MS the
Abraham Williams fund, in memory OF the
testator's father and grandfather, the lat
ter being memberof the class Of 1744.
The fund Of e400, 900 Is to be used In aid
ing needy and meritorious students who
arc to consider such as debt Of honor, and
also for the library of the College.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

cial life, were entertained at Christmas
party by Secretary and Mrs. Whit
ney. A huge pine Christmas tree, gaily
decorated, was set up in the ballroom, and
around it the children danced for an hour
or two. Great bundles of presents were
piled on benches around the tree and were
distributed among the children. Among
the older folks present were Mrs. Endicott
and Mrs. Villas, and a large number Of Sem
ators and Diplomats with their wives. Mrs.
Cleveland and Mrs. Folsom, with little Miss
May Caldwell, were expected, but did not
come. The Christmas tree, with all its de-
corations, will be left standing for the de-
light of the orphan children, whom Secre-
tary and Mrs. Whitney will entertain to-
morrow.
Pinkerton's detectives, after n most
exciting and romantic chase, have arrested
the following parties accused of the robbery
| of the Adams Express car near St. Louis in
October: Frederick Witrock, who is the
author of the "Jim Cummings" letters and
who is claimed to be the man who perpe-
trated the robbery. W. W. Haight, an ex-
employe of the express company, who is
supposed to have aided in planning the rob-
berry from his knowledge of the run. Thos.
Weaver, of Chicago, laundryman, who was
with Witrock before and after the robbery.
Edward Kinney, brother-in-law of Witrock,
upon whose person was found a consider
able portion of the express money. Oscar
Cook, who hid Witrock after the robbery
and afterward divided the money and mailed
the ''Jim Cummings letters. The detec-
tives have turned up about S15, 900 and es-
innate that from $4,000 to s45, 900 is still un-
accounted for.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
Church Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN-kev.T T. s. Day. pastor Ser.
vices every Sabbath mopiing and evening, At
the Presbyterian church.
AETiopisT.-Rey. J. sbawbcr, pastor. Services
at their church every Sabbath morning,
except the tkird Sabbath Of each month. At II
O'Clock.
pAiTisT.-Rcr. James A Haycraft. pastor. Ser
vices on the first and third Sabbaths Of each
month in the school house hail. Covenant and
business meeting the Saturday afternoon before
the third sunday Of each month. at O'Clock.
UNION SABBATH sCHOOL--Necis In the Pres
bytcrian church every sabbath At 10 A. N.
PRAYER MEETING every Wednesday evening
nj 80 O'Clock. in the Methodist church.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

A prominent farmer Of Bowling Green,
Howard County, Nd, Mr.. ]. I. Ridgely,
said his four children were sick with sore
throats and coughs at the same tlmc. Red
Star Cough Cure cured them In week, No
oplNteh
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

For colds, fever and inflammatory attacks,
as well as for cholera morbus, diarrh9a,
dysentery or bloody-flux, collie or cramps in
stoinacla, use DIR. Pierce's Extract of Smart
Weed, composed of best Grape Brandy,
Smart-Weed or Water Pepper, Jamaica
Ginger and Camphor Water.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

ConsumptiOn.-Fo the cure Of this dis
tressing disease there has been no medicine
yet discovered that can show more evidence
OF real merit than Aliens Lung Balsam.
DC % and 81 90 hottie.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

.swhat want" cried an impetuous wo-
man. struggling to reach ribbon counter
in crowded store the other day, ''what
want is free trade"
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

BilIousness, Dizziness, Nausea, Etc,
Are relieved by CARRIERS LITTLE LIVER
PuIS
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

The Russian Minister at Washington is
allowed $4,000 veal, by his government
for the purpose of giving entertainments.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

Fred Archer, the London jockey, left an
estate valued at little over five hundred
thousand dollars
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

Salvation Oil the celebrated American
remedy for cuts, bruises, sprains, scalds,
chilblains, &c, can be had OF all druggists.
1t kills pain. Price twenty-five cents.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

The total prohibition vote polled this year
was about 31e ,0OO, or nearly double that cast
for St. John in 1854
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

The word travel" first implied toll, be-
cause journeying was such a sore disconl-
fort. To traYel was to endure.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
Our Progress.

All stages are quickly abandoned with the
completion of railroads, so the huge, drastic,
cathartic pills, composed of crude and bulky
medicines, are quickly abandoned with the
introduction of DR.. Pierce's pleasant
Purgative Pellets,' which are sugar-coated,
and little larger than mustard-seeds, but
composed of highly concentrated vegetable
extracts, By druggists.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04
Town Omcer.

Town Oaieern.
MAYOR-R. b. Hamilton,
TRUSTEES. X. Spencer, T. II. McGnna
Han. J. i. Basslcr, W. l.. Mathes, A. X. Howard,
CLERK.
The Delta independent., 1887-01-04

Henry NJ. Stanley. the explorer. i:
still in London. He will start this week fol
Zanzibar. 1t is asserted that he has de
clined an offer of $4,000 to return tt
America and complete his lecturing tour.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
Saved His Life.

Mr.. D. 1. Wilcexson, Horse Cave, KY.
says he was, far many years, badly af
flicted with Phthlsic, also Diabetes the
pains were almost uncomfortable and
would sometimes.almost throw him into
commissions. He tried Electric Btters
and got relief from first bottle and after
taking six bottles, was entirely cured.
and had gained in flesh eighteen pounds.
Says he positively believes he would have
died had it not been for the relief afford
ed by Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents
bottle by E. 7. Whltshead Il Co.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28

tied 81 ates productive Of more good tfa-
evils'' Debaters: Affirmative, w. F.
Watson. J. W. Lynch; Negative. L. R.
Pruett, D. o. McCullers; Marshals: E u
J. Linwood Josey, E. G. Robertson. Of
Fla, and NJ. L. Ksslers Phi, R. B. Ii inc.
berry. T. L. Spence and j. N. Booth.
The ticket is very pretty and shows
good taste.
LosT-Oa the evening of the 4th
inst. while riding horseback, some-
where in town ON the road between
Mr. Bonds and the creek bridge. ont
small, tan cotOred money purse. con.
taining five dollar bill. four or Ave
dollars In chang :. Two five dollar CO i.
fedefate pieces. one small gold chain
and charm with the Lords PRAYER on
the charm. also one CRYSTAL rim and
steel watch key. The finder will bt
amply rewarded for its delivery to
b. u. Gray.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
R1NGwooD, N. c.,
January 10Th, 1897.

oouuSi IS0bs ASSss
Nr. Editor To repeal the stock
law would be- aiding ruin to injury.
We do not claim that it was right
for our last legislature to make the
law without the voice Of the people.
But since all have arrangements 10
meet the demand, it should stand
unchanged. All who own land ard
nave been compelled to take down
their fence admit it would be ruin
Gus to repeal. All unprejudlcsd par
ties that opposed the Passage of
said act, say tiiev would not change
it If they had the power.
Is there one amongst our Legis-
l&ture who es,eems equal and I'm
partial justice? Who values the
peoples right to co, troll their own
private property? Is there one who
s.ate, d preston? Ii there be We
appeal to his kindred mind and cen
fislently expect pro, ec,ion. Ii THIS
law is repealed TIA people can't
cultivate their farms, and large
number Of laborers will tie without
en plo, msnL and much suffering
amongst the poor will be the result.
Is there any terror Id bringing st 4rv-
ation to the pc r? If there be
amongst cur L gislature maa with
conscience, or one glowing spark OF
sympathy we are sac. Pray give
Us rest; no more Tlce CerSu Jaw
a.d don't you forget 1t. VOX
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28

Mr.. Dave Madry not Icing since shot
for goose. and won. He took his old
gander home and turned him loose in his
ward. He was the only goose there.
The old gander wanted company, SO he
made friends with the yard dog, old
Watch. The dog seemed to like his as
sociate and close intimacy Las grown
up between them. They never quarrel.
The strangest thing is that the gande1
follows Watch everywhere. When MIR.
Madry carries the dog down in the creek
hunting. the gander always follows. II
the dog runs. the gander flies. When
the dog comes to town the gander com es
too. 1fthe dog is driven back home the
gander leads the way, but leaving hcme
the gander follows. We have seen this
and 1t is so. 1t is certainly the stran-
gest gander We have ever seen Why
did he fall in love with the dog? Who
can tell US, we want an explanation.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28

You are feeling depressed, your
petite is poor. YOU are bothered
with Headache, you are fi.iysttv,
nervous. and generally outsof sort-,
aud want to brace ap. Brsch up, bat
not wi st.Dal4 ANTS, sprig medicines,
or bitterS. which have tor their basis
very cheap. bad wh.skey. ard which
stimulate YOU for an hour, AID then
leave YOU in worse condition than
before. What You want is an altera-
tive that Will purity your bisod. star,
healthy acLion Of Liver and Kidneys,
estore your vitality. aud Dive renew>
ed health and strength. s. ch a mod
lcine you will fin in Electric Bltters
and only So cents bottle at f. T..
WHITEHEAD Geo. Drag Sore.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
Warren County News.

Farmers are doing nothing, owing
to the Dod weather. Fine tobacco
seasons now. Good tobacco sells
high in our Warrenton markets.
Market is dull at Macon. There il
great deal of talk about repeating
the stock law in this neighborhoOd.
We learn from some Of our GOOD
friends that were in Raleigh last
week in behalf of tho stock law that
the Hon. W. 81. Kitchin of Scotland
Neck. ma lie ,5hs oess AMI most paw
erful speech OF the OCCASION.
Married at the residence of tn
brides father by the Rev. ID. A /.
Flsbelr. January 18th, 1887, Mr.
Peter F. Kin! and Mias Laura Ellis
Walters: Mr.. Isa Ellis and Miss Ida
King. n. D. King and Miss Enma
Ellis, T. F. Els and Miss Ellen
king. Lee II cks and Miss Luc
KiIg, Roal. Pegram and Miss Cora
K,g. Alex.K t. nsteim and Miss
Aana Ellls. After t;iey were pro-
nouacea man aud wife they proceed
ed to the residence OF Mr. KIM
where we hal mos; pleasant Lime
We wish ihas all TIE happiness ans
prosperity this world can affoi d
Much snccess to the DEMOCRAT.
Re.p'ct's, ROSEBUD.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
TGIE PEOPLE GF HEkrIE
IN CONVENTION.

According to previous notice, the
citizens If kertie TO-, assembled IN
convention at Windsor Jan. 22nd
when the following proceedings
were had. On motion, A. }. Prltch-
ard. Esq, was made chairman OF
the convention. Taking the chair
Mr.. Pritchard in . succinct manner
explained the O. ject Of the call, &c.
6. A. Mebane was requested to act
as cretary. Mr.. VI. G. Etherldae
introduced the following petition
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28

''FERDINANDA, Nassna Co., Fla.
March 20 1889.
Il have used DR. Simmons Liver Reg
ulator and always found it to do what il
claimed for it. The last bottle and two
packages did me 10 good and were worse
than nothing | see it was not put up by
j. Il. Zeilin 4 TO-. and not genuine. an
waste of Honey to buy 1t. would be
g ad to get the pure and genuine. s. nd
some from honest hands with red z and
Zeilin Il Co.'s signature on Wrappe. J
The fictitious stuff sold will injure some
one badly
''Your Oh Se,v't,
BENZ y. 0TtIu
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28

and resolutions and spike ct con-
siderable length on the same:
! To the Honorable General Assembly
| Of North Cdrotiu0.
The undersigned, citizens OF
BERTHE Co. IN convention assembl, d.
irrespective OF party athllation
respectfully respresenl:. That we
are reliably informed that the
Board of Co.,. commi >siOnsrs have
petltloned yeur honorable body 10
srant them the power of levying u
special tax of $4,000. for the pur>
pose OF Q building our courthouse.
Against hich action your petitions
ers demonstrate, LIST Because We have
a court. house built 9Ox36 feet, OF
brick imported from England, -
with Offices Tor G. s. g., ResI deeds.
Sheriff aud Treasurer, Board OF
Education, and grand and petit
jury rooms which are amply suf-
dcient for all purposes of despatch
ing the business Of the County. End
Because the c@unt, has at I.re t
al outstanding debt of about So
900; besides. having recently lost
about $4,000 through the failure OF
tho late National Bank of Nor ok,
Va, of which amount your honor
able body will be petitlonrd to re-
lieve our Sheriff E. r. Outlaw, ESQ
3rd Because # it were necessary
(Which your petitioners do hot ad-
miD to levy a special tax for re-
pairing, &C.. 50 600 would be a
sufficient sum or tax to impose up>
on an already tax burdened people.
Your petitioners therefore believe.
that the proposition submitted to
your honorable body to empower
the said commissioners to levy the
said tax OF $751; 900 is unnecce ssary. un-
warranted, subversive Of the rights
of the people and most inexpedient.
1t is therefore asked-that should
your honorable body grant said
commissioners the power to levy
said tax that the proposition shall
be first submitted TO the qualified
voters of the county for their rati-
fication or rejection. And your
petitioners. will, az in duty bound
ever pay. &c.
And further, be it
Resolved: That the proceedings
Of this convention be forwarded to
the Hon. W. P. Shaw. Senator from
the first Dist, and +. r. Speller,
Member of the House, with the re-
quest that they present them to
their respective b2dies for their
consideration.
And that copy he sent to the
Neus Il Observer, State Chronicle. Raleigh
Signal Enquirer, and Scotland Neck DEM
OCRAT with request to publish.
On motion, H. c. Alser, G. A.
Mebane, W. C. Ethsrldge wer.. ap-
pointed a committee to copy the
Proceedings and forward them.
On motion, the Convention adjourn
ed sine tie
@. A. Mebane,
Secretary. Chairman.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
Don't a>xper...a. mt.

You cannot afErd to waste t,ma IN
experimenting when your lungs a,e in
danger. Consumption always seems at
first, only cold. DO not permit any
dealer to impose upon you with sor e
cheap imitation Of DIR. Kings New Dr.
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
colds. but be sure you get the ger uine.
Because he can make more profit he ma,
tell you he has something inst as good,
or just the same. Don't be deceived. but
insist upon getting DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, which is guaranteed to give relief
in all Throat. Lung and Chest affections.
Trial bottles free ct f. +. Whitehead 4
Cos Drug Store.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
TO MY PATRONS.

wish to call the attention Of all my
patrons to the advertisement Of my schoo
in another place of this issue of this
paper.
Note well the time and terms Of the
opening Of the spring session, and he
governed accordingly when starting your
boys at the opening of the session.
e. f.. HILLLARD.
Principal Vine Hill Academy.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28

Take time 10 read this and make
your arrangements accordingly. l
am hound to- call Oh every one who
owe me to call ON or before January
LIST and pay me all those who fail t.,
10 SO will find their claims IN the
hands of Messrs. Kitchin & Dunn on
the End OF January 1897.
NOAH BIGGS
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
Accidentally khO OF.

A very sad and fatal accident oc>
CURED near this place last Friday .
A little son of Mr.. Henry Savage
between the age Of seven and eight
years in company with several
other little boys out hunting was
stot and accidently killed. We
deeply sympathize with the uersaved
family. REPORTER.
Enfield, N. c.. January 2lst, 1887.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
Notice Of Removal.
Secretary

l have NOV ed to the old Drug Store
opposite W hlte & Shields where [ will! be
glad to see my friends. and the public
generally. Thanking them for past pat
ronage and soliciting continuance of the
same / am
Respectfully,
j. w. BELL.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
VINE HILL nj ALE
ACADEm Y.


EXPENSES REDUCED.
The spring session, and fifth year un-
der present IN anagement, will open 18th
of JANUARY. 1887.
TUITION FER SESSION OF TWENTY
WEEKS.
PRIMARY, $I2.5O
COMMON ENGLISH with A
RITHMETIC, 1890
HIGHER ENGLISH with A
RIrHMETIC and ALGEBRA l75G
HIGHER ENGLISH with A
RITHMETIC, ALGEBRA and
LATIN 2OOG
HIGHER ENGLISH with A
RITHMETIC, ALGEBRA.
LATIN, and GREEK 29.5s
BOARD.
Board with furnished rooms, wood all
lights, $lt per month of four weeks
Board with unfurn,shed rooms. students
furnishing rooms, wood and lights, %
per month. Tuition payable quarterly,
with ten per cent. discounted if paid in
advance.
All charges for board are due monthly
IN ADVANCE.
No deduction for lest days, either in
board or tuition, for less than five days
IN succession.
All under management Of Principal
For further particulars or catal ogue,
address E. E. HILLlARD
Principal,
SCOTLAND NECK. N. G..
de 94-Sw
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
NOTICE.

Having qualified As administrator
of the estate Of Mrs. Priscilla Eth>
engaia deceased, 1 hereby notify
all persons having claims against
said decedent to present them to
me on or before the 25th day of
January, 1888. All persons indebt-
ed to same will please make pay
ment. This January 25th, 1887.
WILSON ALSBROOK,
Administrator.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
NOTICE.
RESPECTFULLY,
j. w. BELL.

Geo. P. Pope. all persons holdings claims
against his estate are notified to present
them t O me on or before the 10Th day Of
January. 1888, and this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery. JAMS
uary 10th, 1887. w. A. DUNN.
ian14-4W
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
DENNIS & HORN

Keep constantly on hand Buggles
Wagons, Carts &c, which they vii.
sell cheap for CASH. or on time to re
sponsi5le parties. We are thsnkful
to our friends for past favors ana
hope q continuance of the same.
DENNIS Il HORN.
Enfield n. {.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
Al)9a99s

There was small black mare
stolen trorG my lot the property of
Dr. r. A. Patterson on the night of
tue 18th inst. She was small med
-lum size with her tail bebbe d of
short, never had been shOd, face
little dished. A new saddle and
buggy bride was taken with her.
Any information concerning the
mare ana thief will be greatly ap-
preclated. j. II. NORMAN.
Brinkleyville, n. c.,
January 10Th. 1887.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-28
NOTICE i!
OAO

UCN~NO
am still ahead with full selection
of fine and pure liquors of all descriptions
of which offer for sale at rock bottom
prices to suit the times, pure MALT
WHISKEY, KENTUCKY, Clay county
RYE z years old) WHISKEY. best of
GINS imported, and domestic fine 2
years old N. G. APPLE BRANDY and
manv other brands too numerous TO
mention all Of which l offer for sale at
reduced prices. also fancy GROCERIES.
FLOUR. SUGAR, COFFEE, &c,
TOBACCO, and CIGARS of the best
selection, CANDIES and CONFEC.
TIONARIES. Call and examine 70,
yourselves and save your money.
R. w. HARRIS,
At my old stand, Nam st, opposite
Postoffice. Dec. 1st 1885.